EL PASEO DEL MALECÓN

It is the best known Murcian esplanade in one of the most emblematic places of our city. The fight against floods has always been present, and this walkway has been fundamental in their prevention.

El Malecón is a wall built against the water of the River Segura. It originates from the XV century and, despite being the object of various repairs, by the XVIII century it had deteriorated considerably because of the rain, the wind, horses and the continuous traffic of the city. For these reasons, it was rebuilt in 1736 by the Mayor of the city, D. Francisco de Luján y Arce.

Nowadays, it is an exceptional esplanade three metres above the ground. It stretches more than 15,000 metres into the "Huerta" or agricultural countryside like a stone tongue around the Western Side of the city, running between the Botanical gardens and those of the old Convent of San Francisco. It is made up of an area for leisure and the esplanade, from which you can enjoy magnificent views. If you want to rest there are numerous stone benches along the walkway.

Particularly noteworthy is the Arch dedicated to María, the statue of the Murcian philanthropist D. José María Muñoz and the old facades of the "huertos" and the houses that were beside the "Malecón".

On the left side are the Maristas School and Murcia Parque. On the right side you can find the Botanical Garden, born by joining the land of the old park with the other adjoining gardens such as "El Huerto de los Cipreses". Nowadays, it is the largest park in Murcia and, since it has been used as a botanical garden, it has recovered the name by which it is known to many people.